Mechanical systems

Best mechanical systems books and tools

Resources for Mechanical systems under Engineering. Pair these picks with articles on thestemprofessor.com.

• Engineering Mechanics: Statics (Hibbeler) — Standard statics text for first-year engineering students.
• Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics (Hibbeler) — Companion dynamics volume — buy the edition your statics course uses.
• Mechanics of Materials (Beer & Johnston) — Intro strength of materials after statics — common sophomore course.
• Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design — Machine elements and design — keep on the shelf through senior projects.
• Mechanical systems — recommended tool/search — Curated Amazon search for common classroom and lab gear.
• Student Mechanical systems kit — Starter bundle search — compare reviews before ordering.